I left an IT Engineering position where I was charged with developing an IT Compliance managed solution. I was learning the software, building the servers (with no prior sysadmin experience), developing the sales materials, formulating the pricing models (with no prior service offering ecperience), and generally being the only person who knew what was going on. All this without a raise in 18 months. The service was expect to net 6 Million bucks once fully operational. I bailed and left them holding the bag.
Where I landed was in the Compliance/Risk division of a great company. We oversee IT Regulatory configurations and get to point out holes in configuration. However, we're not under IT. I don't maintain the servers. I may configure the software, when needed. And I'm learning so much about "the real world" outside of my keybaord and screen.
Your IT background will be invaluable in translating Techspeak to Auditors or non-technical management and directors.
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I left an IT Engineering position where I was charged with developing an IT Compliance managed solution. I was learning the software, building the servers (with no prior sysadmin experience), developing the sales materials, formulating the pricing models (with no prior service offering ecperience), and generally being the only person who knew what was going on. All this without a raise in 18 months. The service was expect to net 6 Million bucks once fully operational. I bailed and left them holding the bag.
Where I landed was in the Compliance/Risk division of a great company. We oversee IT Regulatory configurations and get to point out holes in configuration. However, we're not under IT. I don't maintain the servers. I may configure the software, when needed. And I'm learning so much about "the real world" outside of my keybaord and screen.
Your IT background will be invaluable in translating Techspeak to Auditors or non-technical management and directors.